Portaband stand.

[jbblount]

Somebody ask to see this.

Portable bandsaw mounted on old drillpress.

 

[R.Markus]

Very cool. It's amazing what one can do when using a little enginuity.

I have the SWAG table and need to mount a switch to it. Right now its just starts running when I plug it in.

 

[jbblount]

Thanks. Yea the swag table is good. I wanted one before I did this.

Having to plug and unplug got annoying. The switch is nice.

 

[synthesist]

This is slick................. and a lot cheaper (if you have an old drill press laying around ) than a SWAG which is also slick.

Good job

 

[KHDaily]

That looks sweet! Definatly on the list of stuff to make for the shop!!

 

[RyanW]

Harbor freight offers a cheap Foot switch that works great for the Band Saw Mods

 

[R.Markus]

Harbor freight offers a cheap Foot switch that works great for the Band Saw Mods

SWAG actually sells the same foot switch for $20 with the stand. It's pretty slick. I didn't get it and now I'm stuck paying $22 plus shipping and, well, I'm just stubborn for now. I'll probably go to Lowes and get some parts for a switch and make something.

 

[RyanW]

SWAG actually sells the same foot switch for $20 with the stand. It's pretty slick. I didn't get it and now I'm stuck paying $22 plus shipping and, well, I'm just stubborn for now. I'll probably go to Lowes and get some parts for a switch and make something.

This is the Harbor Freight foot switch if you have one in your area...
http://www.harborfreight.com/momentary-power-foot-switch-96619.html

You can just buy a switch that goes on the Portaband Cord for super cheap at any hardware store.